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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 4K
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Live Launch Coverage - 4K

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: First Apollo 11 Sample Return Containers - Unloading - Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) - MSC
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Jul 26, 1969

First Apollo 11 Sample Return Containers - Unloading - Lunar Receiving Lab (LRL) - MSC

S69-40110 (25 July 1969) --- The first Apollo 11 sample return container, containing lunar surface material, is...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1101
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Jul 19, 1997

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The second stage of the Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle-2 (LMLV-2) is hoisted into position at Launch Pad 46 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-0440
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Aug 24, 1972

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 17 Lunar Module Pilot Harrison H. Schmitt, left, scoops soil samples into a specimen...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Isolated Launch and Landing Views
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Feb 15, 2024

NASA/SpaceX CLPS IM-1 Isolated Launch and Landing Views

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of an astronaut’s footprint in the lunar soil, photographed by a 70 mm lunar surface camera...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of an astronaut’s foot and footprint in the lunar soil, photographed by a 70 mm lunar...

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NASA image: ARTIST CONCEPTS - APOLLO XI
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Jul 11, 1969

ARTIST CONCEPTS - APOLLO XI

Artist Concepts of Apollo XI sequence - Lunar surface activities 1. APOLLO XI - ARTIST CONCEPTS

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AS12-47-6927
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Nov 14, 1969

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Apollo Crew landing site showing deployment of ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface expeiments package)

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NASA image: KSC-71pc-0468
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Jul 7, 1971

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 15 Commander David R. Scott operates the battery-powered Lunar Surface Drill...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0313
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Jul 9, 1969

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PATRICK AFB, Fla. – In preparation of the nation’s first lunar landing mission, Apollo 11 crew members arrive at...

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NASA image: Electrodynamic Dust Shield
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Jan 18, 2023

Electrodynamic Dust Shield

Inside of the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-71pc-0469
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Jul 7, 1971

KSC-71pc-0469

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 15 Commander David R. Scott operates the battery-powered Lunar Surface Drill...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0316
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Jul 9, 1969

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PATRICK AFB, Fla. – Apollo 11 commander Neil A. Armstrong, left, and Donald K. Slayton, chief astronaut and director...

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NASA image: Seismometer reading from impact made by Lunar Module ascent stage
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Nov 20, 1969

Seismometer reading from impact made by Lunar Module ascent stage

S69-59547 (20 Nov. 1969) --- The seismometer reading from the impact made by the Lunar Module ascent stage when it...

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NASA image: Electrodynamic Dust Shield
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Jan 18, 2023

Electrodynamic Dust Shield

Inside of the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS on the Moon for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS on the Moon for NASA Artemis

These artist’s concepts show SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) on the Moon. NASA is working with SpaceX...

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NASA image: Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS on the Moon for NASA Artemis
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Nov 20, 2024

Artist’s Concepts Depict SpaceX’s Starship HLS on the Moon for NASA Artemis

These artist’s concepts show SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System (HLS) on the Moon. NASA is working with SpaceX...

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NASA image: NASA Extracts Oxygen From Lunar Soil Simulant
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Jun 9, 2023

NASA Extracts Oxygen From Lunar Soil Simulant

Resources like oxygen are crucial building blocks in NASA’s plans to establish a long-term presence on the lunar...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt standing next to boulder during third EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt standing next to boulder during third EVA

AS17-140-21496 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is photographed standing next to a huge,...

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NASA image: Close-up view of set of tongs being used to pick up lunar samples
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Nov 19, 1969

Close-up view of set of tongs being used to pick up lunar samples

AS12-47-6932 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Close-up view of a set of tongs, an Apollo Lunar Hand Tool, being used by astronaut...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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